Abstract
In modern society, digital technologies have become essential tools for individuals and organizations, offering unprecedented opportunities for communication and collaboration. However, concerns about the negative effects of digital technology use, such as declined well-being or reduced work productivity, have led to the emergence of digital detoxing as a promising strategy to counteract adverse effects. Digital detoxing refers to the temporary or complete disengagement from digital technologies, including actions such as abstaining from social networking sites and taking breaks during computer work. To guide future research, we conducted a literature review with a focus on empirical research dealing with the voluntary, limited abstinence from use of digital technologies. Thematic analysis of the 61 identified studies revealed eight major themes, including behavioral change, experience, health, motivation, social interaction, strategy, stress perception, and work. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the digital detox research field.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI 2024) |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Fields of science
- 303026 Public health
- 305909 Stress research
- 102 Computer Sciences
- 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
- 102015 Information systems
- 102016 IT security
- 502007 E-commerce
- 502014 Innovation research
- 502030 Project management
- 509026 Digitalisation research
- 501016 Educational psychology
- 602036 Neurolinguistics
- 501030 Cognitive science
- 502032 Quality management
- 502043 Business consultancy
- 502044 Business management
- 502050 Business informatics
- 502058 Digital transformation
- 503008 E-learning
- 509004 Evaluation research
- 301407 Neurophysiology
- 301401 Brain research
JKU Focus areas
- Digital Transformation